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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.38, 67.95 and 29.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.38, 67.95 and 29.04 is: 43.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.38 : 67.95 = 29.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.38/67.95 = 29.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.38x = 67.95 × 29.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.38x = 1,973.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973.27/45.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.49

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